Sherman's March to the Sea
1864
savannah
During Sherman's march to sea several thousand people lost their lives. This is not only military personnel but also civilians. Roughly 1,200 soldiers, 1,100 Confederate and 100 Union, lost their lives during this time.
The Union soldiers would heat up rail road ties and then bend them around tree trunks. They were nicknamed "Sherman's neckties".
1864
William Sherman general of the union in the battle of Sherman's March to the sea destroyed all of Confederacy's resources and they eventually gave up. They surrendered and Sherman had a victory.
Sherman's March to the Sea
Savannah
1864
March to Sea
It was a Union walkover - casualties almost nil.
Savannah
savannah
Georgia
From Atlanta to Savannah
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